Lot #5 1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling IN at Bottom Noe-8 Rarity-6+. (66.6 grs)

Description:

1652 Massachusetts Oak Tree Shilling IN at Bottom Noe-8 Rarity-6+. (66.6 grs). PCGS Genuine. Env. Damage - VF Details. The highpoints are bright silver while the remainder of the planchet is light gray thanks to mostly uniform microscopic granularity. Probably recovered from an unfriendly environment (soil?) and lightly cleaned to remove the crud. No verdigris, crusting, or contact marks, and the eye appeal is decent. The Oak Tree is mostly clear and the legends are easily readable even though the tops of a few letters are off the planchet. The date and denomination are reasonably strong. A perfectly acceptable example of this very rare "Redbook" variety. Estimated Value $1,500 - UP

Categories: Colonial and Early Independant Coinage